Definition of "regard" []

• To look at attentively; observe closely. (verb-transitive)
• To look upon or consider in a particular way: I regard him as a fool. (verb-transitive)
• To hold in esteem or respect: She regards her teachers highly. (verb-transitive)
• To relate or refer to; concern: This item regards their liability. (verb-transitive)
• To take into account; consider. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "True, it is incredible that men should treat as _chattels_ those whom they truly regard as _human beings; _ but that they should treat as chattels and working animals those whom they _regard_ as such, is no marvel."
• "'_From that placid aspect and meek regard, _' on the ground that; '_meek regard_ conveys no new idea to _placid aspect_.'"
• "My “pet hate” current dossier in this regard is the soil directive."